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Every council with an election on Thursday 7 May 2026. Click a council to see its wards and candidates.

Everything else you need to know about voting on 7 May 2026
Polling hours
Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May 2026. If you're in the queue at 10pm, you can still vote.
Where to vote
You can only vote at the polling station printed on your poll card. Look up yours at wheredoivote.co.uk. Don't have a poll card? You can still vote — just bring photo ID.
Accessibility
Every polling station has a Tactile Voting Device for visually impaired voters. You can also bring a companion to help you, or ask the Presiding Officer for assistance.
Postal and proxy vote deadlines
Postal vote applications must reach your council by 5pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Proxy vote applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026. Apply at gov.uk/apply-postal-vote or gov.uk/apply-vote-proxy.
Can't make it on the day?
Apply for an emergency proxy vote up to 5pm on 7 May 2026 if something unexpected (illness, work) means you can't get to your polling station.
If you make a mistake on your ballot
Ask the Presiding Officer for a replacement. They'll mark your first paper as spoilt and give you a fresh one.

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